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Giannis doubtful Friday vs. Bulls with ankle sprain

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Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is doubtful for Friday's contest versus the Chicago Bulls due to a sprained right ankle, the Bucks announced Thursday.

Antetokounmpo suffered the injury in Wednesday's loss to the Los Angeles Clippers when Austin Rivers appeared to step on his foot. He exited the contest in the second quarter with Milwaukee down 10 points, and did not return as the team lost its second straight game.

It would be a huge loss for Milwaukee should the Greek Freak miss time, as he anchors both ends of the court and leads the team in points, rebounds, and blocks.

The insanely athletic and skilled forward is averaging a career-high 27.3 points on 53.2 percent shooting along with 10 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.5 steals, and 1.4 blocks while suiting up for all but four games this season for the Bucks, who sit eighth in the Eastern Conference.

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